Syracuse boys win first round

Friday

Dec 11, 2009 at 12:01 AMDec 11, 2009 at 8:00 PM

Brett Marshall

By The Telegram

At the Rolla Showcase, Syracuse, Moscow and Stanton County boys advanced to today's semifinals with first round victories on Thursday, while the Stanton County girls reached the semifinals as well with their first-round triumph.

The Bulldogs jumped out early to a 20-5 lead after one quarter and then rolled on to a 40-9 halftime advantage. With reserves playing much of the final half, the Bulldogs had 10 players crack the scoring column.

In a matchup of last year's championship game, Beaver used a 19-8 second quarter surge to take the lead for good after the score was tied at 14 following the first quarter. The 33-21 lead at intermission was sliced by the Lady Bulldogs to 44-38 after three periods, but the two teams struggled to score in the final eight minutes managing just four points apiece.

Elkhart rode the 23-point performance of junior Payton Fleming to its 61-42 victory over Rolla.

The game was tight during the first half, as Elkhart held a 9-6 lead after one quarter and 26-19 at halftime. Then the Lady Wildcats exploded for a 20-8 third quarter margin.

Afton Lutters tacked on 10 points for the Wildcats, who will play South Baca, Colo. in one semifinal today at 8 p.m. South Baca claimed a 47-38 victory over Keyes, Okla. in the final opening round contest.

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